California Penal Code 879 – When the magistrate or a Judge of the Court in which the action is …
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When the magistrate or a Judge of the Court in which the action is pending is satisfied, by proof on oath, that there is reason to believe that any such witness will not appear and testify unless security is required, he may order the witness to enter into a written undertaking, with sureties, in such sum as he may deem proper, for his appearance as specified in the preceding section.
(Enacted 1872.)
Terms Used In California Penal Code 879
- magistrate: signifies any one of the officers mentioned in Section 808. See California Penal Code 7
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- will: includes codicil. See California Penal Code 7